Law Firm Management | Commentary

Letter From London: The Fading Magic of Slaughter and May and Ashurst

By Paul Hodkinson

The British law firms won the short-term battles but have lost ground in the long-term war, Paul Hodkinson writes. Read More

Law Firm Competition | News

Latham, Wachtell, Kirkland, Freshfields Lead Law Firm Midyear M&A Leagues, as Deal Value Climbs 33% From Last Year

By Patrick Smith

Deal volume was down 10% year over year, but a 78% increase in ‘mega deals' more than covered the bill. Read More

Law Firm Management | News

A&O Shearman Wants Its U.S. Attorneys in the Office More

By Patrick Smith

The new rule takes effect on Sept. 2 for those working in the U.S., the firm said. Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

PwC's China Woes Hit Hong Kong Legal Affiliate, Partners Depart, Firm to Rebrand

By Jessica Seah

The firm's troubles appear to stem from the problems PricewaterhouseCoopers has faced in China over the past few years. Read More

Law Firm Office Launches and Closures | News

Willkie Launches in Hamburg, Its Third Office in Germany

By James Jackson

The global law firm has opened the new office with recently hired restructuring, litigation and private equity teams... Read More

General Counsel and In House Counsel | Features

‘You Live the Consequences': Former GCs on Why Law Firms Should Hire More In-Housers

By Jack Womack

Several law firms have hired top in-house counsel recently, tapping into the client mindset. Read More

Litigation | News

Standard Chartered Faces $2.7B Lawsuit In Singapore Over Its Alleged Role In 1MDB Fraud Scheme

By Kasvi Sehgal

The bank has been accused of choosing to “overlook obvious red flags and permit over 100 intrabank transfers... Read More

Awards | News

Webber Wentzel, Bowmans, G. Elias and Aluko & Oyebode Lead Nominations for the 2025 African Legal Awards

By Molly G Smith

Olaniwun Ajayi, Banwo & Ighodalo and DLA Piper Africa follow closely in the shortlists. Read More